Dual message: Exerting military might, Xi says China’s role is ‘making, securing, protecting peace’

As Xi Jinping seeks to “highlight his strength at home and growing influence on the world stage,” FRANCE 24’s Genie Godula welcomes Dr. Dylan Loh Ming Hui, Associate Professor in the School of Social Sciences at Nanyang Technological University. Dr. Dylan M.H Loh says that Xi’s message ‘landed quite successfully, particularly with members of the Global South” as well as other world leaders in attendance. He sees the pulling power China is demonstrating as a “testament to China’s growing diplomatic clout”.